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If you are asked what is the most basic and essential thing for the development of any modern village or city, then probably your direct answer would be – ‘Roads’. Roads connect humans to each other and are the biggest means of transportation. But can you imagine that in this high-tech world, there is a village where there is not even a single road?
located in the north of Iran Masuleh There is one such magical and unique village, where neither cars move, nor bikes nor traffic noise is ever heard. Despite this, life here has been going on very systematically and normally for centuries. Due to its amazing architecture and mesmerizing natural beauty, this village is no less than a paradise for travelers from all over the world.
Unique Architecture: Where the roof of one house is the path of another house
The biggest and surprising feature of Masuleh village is its structure. This entire settlement is situated on the steep slope of a high mountain. The houses here are built on top of each other in the ‘Stepped Architecture’ style in such a way that the flat roof of the house below serves as the main road, courtyard and walking street for the house built immediately above it. This simply means that there is no need for a separate concrete road to walk here. People can easily travel across the village by moving from the roof of one house to the roof of another house. Due to this unique feature it is popular all over the world. ‘Roof Village’ (village with roofs) Known as.
No-Vehicle Zone: Far away from vehicle noise and pollution
Due to the absence of roads, entry of any type of motor vehicle (car, auto or motorcycle) into Masuleh is completely impossible. This entire village has been made pedestrian-friendly only. Local people traditionally use handcarts or mules to carry heavy goods. This is why the environment here is completely pollution free. For those who are fed up with the hustle and bustle of metropolitan cities, smoke and the sound of horns and want to spend a few days in complete mental peace, this place seems like a beautiful dream.
Markets and traditional tea cafes are decorated on the rooftops
These mud and wood roofs of Masuleh are not just a way of transportation, but they are the center of social and economic life here. Local markets are organized on these rooftops, where small shops are run. The residents here sell their hand-made woolen clothes, traditional handicrafts and artefacts to the tourists. Many beautiful cafes and small restaurants are also built on these rooftops, where tourists sit and sip traditional Iranian tea and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains and lush green valleys spread in front.
When the village gets hidden under the blanket of clouds and dense fog
Nature has showered her abundant love on this village. Dense Alborz Mountains and lush green forests are spread all around Masuleh. Due to its height above sea level, the weather here is always pleasant. During the morning and evening the entire village is often covered with dense fog and white sheets of clouds. At that time it appears as if people are floating above the clouds and not on the ground. In the evening, when the rays of the setting sun fall on these mud houses, the entire settlement glows in golden color, which is an ideal sight for photographers.
Centuries old national heritage made of mud and stones
According to historians, the history of Masuleh is several hundred years old and generations here have lived in harmony with nature. The houses here are mainly made of local stones, wood and yellow colored special mud (Mud-brick). This yellow soil reflects light better during fog and rainy days. Considering the historical importance and unique culture of the village, the Government of Iran has declared it ‘National Heritage Site’ Has been given the status of. The government is increasing modern facilities for the tourists coming here, but the original ancient form and traditional atmosphere of the village is not tampered with.
Masuleh village is a great example for today’s world which is struggling with modernity and concrete jungles. This proves that even without the pressure of wide roads, cars and modern technology, humans can live a very peaceful, beautiful and organized life by joining hands with nature.